Due to the unstable economic situation, most companies at present need to reduce costs by laying off some of their workers. In most instances, those personnel who get the automatic cut are the employees who're already getting close to the age of retirement. There's not anything more irritating for a dedicated staff than to be retrenched similar to that after years (or maybe decades) of dependable service, nonetheless, oftentimes it absolutely...more
The four year Craig Thompson affair raises the valid question of what constitutes a legitimate workplace expense. The current economic climate has also turned the focus to ensuring employees are not overly enthusiastic in spending company money. The question of what counts as an employee expense and what doesnt often leaves both employees and employers feeling a little unsure of the right answers, although it will be universally agreed that...more
The most basic of the requirements at a work place apart from workstations is the unobstructed availability of drinking water. A well hydrated and energetic employee is bound to be more efficient as compared to another employee who may be dehydrated. Therefore, more and more offices are paying attention towards making good drinking water available at all times in the workplace.Having a water cooler at office can actually benefit the employees with more than what one can imagine. Interestingly, a number of studies show that water coolers, which also acts as water filters not only develop physical health, but also improve the mental well being of the staffs. This is because a satiated employee who is consuming enough qualities of water will certainly show elevated levels of performance.Now the question arises that where should one buy a good water cooler from and what type is best suited to the number of employees to be catered to. To tackle the problem, there are various online options that have come up which allow ample information on the types of water coolers available and the price range too can be taken from the website. However, sometimes it gets very tedious to find out who...more
In this industry, where mostly technological advancements take place, expect that the programs you are constantly using will be upgraded to make everything easier on your end. Remember that there are a lot of program applications being developed right now, and these tools are used to make the work more efficient, faster and reliable at the same...more
In today's competitive world, every business aspires to outshine and increase its profits. More and more companies have started outsourcing their work to offshore web service providers. Outsourcing has gained immense popularity worldwide as it is one of the most cost reducing methods. It is an effective way of generating maximum profit. The...more
Mike Cannon (co-founder of Atlassian), gets it right when he says, People go to extraordinary lengths to take our staff but we put a lot of work in to make them stay. Take a leaf out of the Top 50s books and make the necessary steps to make your workplace breath employee benefits and be a true inspiring place to be (and stay).The Top 50 employers include Optiver (22), who offer a winter pack compromising of a flu shot, and vouchers for warm clothes, as well as an in-house barista who makes over 600 coffees a week. Salesforce.com (6) who have their own mascot, Saasy, who makes star appearances at conferences; and Quicksilver (41) who provides surfboards for employees to use at lunch time.The top 5:1.OBS (IT)2.NetApp (Data Management)3.Google (IT)4.E-Web Marketing (IT/Marketing)5.Altis Consulting (IT)Yesterday, BRW announced their Top 50 Best Places to Work in Australia for 2012. Working together with the Great Place To Work Institute, they surveyed 291 companies and 68,005 employees to discover which employers have tapped in to the secrets of a great working environment, culture and employee benefits. Does it have to be expensive to be a Top 50 workplace? Not necessarily, and big...more
While hiring an employee, now it is mandatory that you check his/her background. Do ensure that the potential candidate does not have a criminal record. Otherwise you could be hiring a person with questionable background who could damage prospects of...more
You may not know that you can find the right employee for the opening in your company by simply posting the news on different job boards. These bulletin boards are the advertising method that is most preferred by the majority of people who are...more
Overview : Every manager encounters employees who cross the line into unacceptable behavior. Maybe they tell off-color jokes. Spread gossip. Act like slobs. Practice poor personal hygiene. Ridicule core organizational values. Or violate company rules...more
Overview : In this 60 minute webinar, Tamara shares her Virtual Workplace experience inside of Fortune 500 organizations. Every organization should be prepared work in a virtual workplace. The preparation will include training and coaching employees...more
As the Director of Practical Application here at MGE, I work our clients and office managers on a daily basis. A big issue - especially with new clients - is personnel, specifically how to find good employees. While there is quite a bit to this...more
Regardless of the industry you work in, there are certain rights that you have as an employee. First of all, you have a right to work in a safe environment. You have a right to expect the company or your employer to provide you with a work...more